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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean-US meeting strengthens regional defence cooperation, says Khaled Nordin
SINGAPORE: The multilateral meeting between Asean defence ministers, Timor-Leste, and United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Friday is expected to further strengthen regional defence cooperation, said Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue here on Friday. "The meeting served as a platform for Asean countries to exchange views on regional security challenges, especially in the Indo-Pacific, and to explore opportunities to strengthen defence cooperation with the United States," Khaled shared in a Facebook post. He also shared Malaysia's perspective as the current Asean Chair, highlighting two major regional issues — the Myanmar crisis and the South China Sea situation — during his meeting with Hegseth. "Solutions to these two critical issues must be led and driven by Asean through an Asean-led and Asean-driven framework," he said. Khaled also stressed the importance of all parties upholding Asean's core values and principles to ensure the continued security, sovereignty, and stability of the region. Meanwhile, during the meeting, Hegseth highlighted common security challenges and reaffirmed the US' strong commitment to the region, according to a statement by Singapore's Defence Ministry. He said that the US believed in practical cooperation and strong partnerships underpinned by shared values. The US would continue its engagement with the Southeast Asia region and enhance defence cooperation with Asean countries, including through the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Hegseth also raised cybersecurity as a key emerging domain for Asean-US cooperation, such as through the ADMM Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE).
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed leads Saudi Sports for All delegation at MESIF 2025 in London
LONDON — The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), led by its President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, participated in the Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) 2025 held on May 27–28 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Sponsored by the Saudi Ministry of Investment with strategic support from the Ministry of Sports, the forum brought together over 300 delegates, including representatives from regional sports ministries, sovereign wealth funds, and private sector entities across the MENA region. Prince Khaled praised the forum organizers and sponsors for creating a platform that brought together key stakeholders from across the GCC and beyond. 'MESIF connects the regional sports ecosystem and enables meaningful collaboration across sectors,' he noted. SFA Managing Director Shaima Al-Husseini took part in a panel discussion focused on measuring the social impact of sports. She highlighted the Federation's commitment to a data-driven approach, aligning its metrics with the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan and using national surveys, digital engagement, and community input.'Our programs reflect tangible improvements in public participation, gender equity, and long-term behavior change,' Al-Husseini said, emphasizing the Federation's role in building sustainable, inclusive sports infrastructure across Saudi forum also explored key issues such as sports finance, stadium infrastructure, innovation and technology in sports, fan engagement, and the growing intersection between tourism and sports development. — SG
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Khaled reviews latest innovations at utilities congress
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27th to 29th May 2025. During the visit, Sheikh Khaled toured several stands of national entities and companies, including Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, TAQA, Enercap — a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, and Elsewedy Electric. Sheikh Khaled reviewed the latest innovations in the water, electricity, and utilities management sectors, and the ongoing efforts of national stakeholders to advance sustainability practices across the industry. The three-day event convened global decision-makers and experts and featured high-level discussions, pioneering technological solutions and strategic initiatives driving progress across the power and water utilities sectors. This year's edition welcomed more than 18,000 attendees, 1,400 delegates, and in excess of 500 thought leaders from around the world, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the utilities sector, amid growing global demand for energy and water. The 4th World Utilities Congress focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, resilient smart-grid systems, and sustainable funding for projects powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to drive practical, future-ready solutions for the challenges facing the utilities sector. During the visit, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC. Tabreed's network: National Central Cooling Company, Tabreed, operates a district cooling network comprising 92 plants across six countries, delivering over 1.3 million refrigeration tonnes to its customers, all centrally managed through its control centre in Abu Dhabi. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Utilities Congress held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, Khalid Al Marzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of Tabreed, said artificial intelligence will play a pivotal role in the next phase of enhancing energy efficiency in district cooling operations and reducing further carbon emissions. He highlighted that Tabreed is the first district cooling company in the region to collect vast volumes of real operational data over more than 27 years, which has enabled it to accelerate digital transformation and implement AI in its operations. This is demonstrated through its control and monitoring centre located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, which remotely oversees and manages all of Tabreed's plants across the six countries. Al Marzooqi added that reaching this level means full automation of plant operations and activation of 24/7 monitoring and control systems, laying the groundwork for the next step-leveraging AI capabilities to proactively optimise plant performance and align production with cooling demand. This, he explained, boosts energy efficiency, reduces pressure on power grids, and ultimately enhances the role of district cooling in cutting carbon emissions and supporting global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Strategic platform: Elsewedy Electric Transmission and Distribution (Elsewedy Electric T&D) has affirmed that its participation in the World Utilities Congress 2025 serves as a strategic platform for engaging with key clients, partners and suppliers. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Hani Shehata, Chief Executive Officer of Elsewedy Electric T&D, said the current edition saw the announcement of new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects signed with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). He noted that being present at a global event of this scale offers an ideal opportunity to showcase the latest technologies adopted by the company. Among the innovations unveiled is an advanced artificial intelligence-powered solution for project control, which allows remote monitoring of work sites and tracking actual progress against project timelines, thus enhancing performance efficiency and ensuring timely delivery, bringing real added value to clients. Shehata stressed that network security remains a top priority across all company projects, especially with the growing integration of artificial intelligence tools. He underscored the company's commitment to balancing the deployment of advanced technologies with maintaining the safety and stability of power grids, which is key to successful and sustainable project delivery. WAM
Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DJ Khaled teams up with Ashton Hall for hilarious fitness video ahead of new album release
DJ Khaled has teamed up with viral "morning routine" influencer Ashton Hall for a humorous fitness collaboration that's captured fans' attention. The Grammy-winning producer shared a video on Instagram showcasing an outdoor cardio session where he sprinted alongside Hall, sporting a weighted vest and Black Cement 3s sneakers. The footage is a playful take on Hall's viral running videos, which have captivated social media users. The collaboration began when Khaled introduced Hall as his 'trainer' in a post, where he joked, 'Today decided to go to the gym! Meet my trainer.' In a subsequent video shared on TikTok, Khaled explained that Hall's viral videos had inspired him. 'When I met you, I was inspired,' Khaled said. 'First thing I told you, I was like, 'Yo, your videos inspire me... Pull out the black truck.'' Fans were quick to appreciate the unexpected pairing, with Khaled and Hall donning matching athletic gear and running in the same style as Hall's viral content. Khaled also promoted his upcoming 14th studio album, Aalam of God, during the video, using the hashtag '#AlbumMode.' The album, which follows his 2022 release God Did, has already generated buzz, especially after a cinematic trailer teased potential collaborations, including two tracks with Drake and a verse from Jay-Z. DJ Khaled's playful video with Ashton Hall has sparked plenty of excitement online, with fans expressing their anticipation for Khaled's new music. Though the album's release date remains unannounced, the clip has certainly fueled excitement for what's to come. Fans are already predicting that Khaled's upcoming tracks will bring more anthems to the music scene.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Defence Ministry aims to further enhance Lima's prestige
LANGKAWI: The Defence Ministry will continue enhancing the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) to position it as a prestigious biennial event for the nation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin expressed satisfaction with this year's edition, noting that it had garnered praise and positive feedback from international participants. "They commended the organisation of the 17th edition of Lima, observing that Lima 2025 was better coordinated, more efficient and well-structured. They also appreciated receiving earlier, clearer, and more organised information," he said in his closing speech at Lima '25 here today. He said Lima is more than just an exhibition of defence assets, it carries broader and deeper significance. "Lima is a platform that fosters national pride and serves as a symbol of Malaysia's capability to host an international-class exhibition," he added. Beyond that, he said Lima is an important avenue for the government and the nation to remain abreast of developments in the defence sector, which in turn contributes to enhancing national defence preparedness. "Lima is also an opportunity for public engagement. When people attend and witness the exhibitions, it nurtures a sense of appreciation, support and understanding, that the freedom, peace and security we enjoy today are the result of the unwavering commitment of our armed forces and security personnel," he said. Khaled also highlighted Lima as a valuable platform to showcase the importance and progress of defence technology. "Lima also serves as a tool for defence diplomacy, providing opportunities for engagement with other nations and friendly countries seeking closer, more meaningful relations with us," he said. Concluding his address, Khaled expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in making this year's edition a success, particularly for ensuring that the event ran smoothly and achieved its intended objectives.
